Economy, jobs and prices in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 93% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 224th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The local economy produced €3.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
About 46,450 people worked in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
In 2023, Garmisch-Partenkirchen recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 73rd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 2.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was 2.2% in 2023, 32nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 2.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
In 2023, Garmisch-Partenkirchen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 20.2%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 25th lowest of 400 districts. It was 18.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
In 2023, Garmisch-Partenkirchen recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,366, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 101st lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,015 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
In 2023, Garmisch-Partenkirchen recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 92.0%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 117th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 91.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The purchasing power per resident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was €30,850 in 2023, 94th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €24,419 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
In 2023, Garmisch-Partenkirchen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 25.7%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 11th highest of 400 districts. It was 25.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was -16.7 in 2023, 162nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -14.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
At 1.0 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranked 4th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is down from 1.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The largest part of the economy of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 41.4% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Factories, mines and energy produced 9.7% of the value added in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Garmisch-Partenkirchen growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.2 billion in 2015 to €3.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Of the 46,450 jobs located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2023, 45% in public services, education, health and other services, 9% in industry and 1.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The number of people working in Garmisch-Partenkirchen rose by 6.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 46,450.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Garmisch-Partenkirchen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks 329 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | Fulda | 3.3% |
| 327 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.3% |
| 328 | Westerwaldkreis | 3.3% |
| 329 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 3.3% |
| 330 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 3.3% |
| 331 | Deggendorf | 3.3% |
| 332 | Emsland | 3.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks 300 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,370 |
| 298 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,368 |
| 299 | Plön | €3,367 |
| 300 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €3,366 |
| 301 | Straubing-Bogen | €3,363 |
| 302 | Freyung-Grafenau | €3,362 |
| 303 | Rottal-Inn | €3,361 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks 94 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €30,948 |
| 92 | Traunstein | €30,912 |
| 93 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,856 |
| 94 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €30,850 |
| 95 | Hohenlohekreis | €30,848 |
| 96 | Wolfenbüttel | €30,835 |
| 97 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,810 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks 262 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %
| Rank | Area | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.5% |
| 260 | Goslar | 64.4% |
| 261 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 64.4% |
| 262 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 64.3% |
| 263 | Wittmund | 64.3% |
| 264 | Südliche Weinstraße | 64.3% |
| 265 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 64.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks 388 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 385 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.3% |
| 386 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.3% |
| 387 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.7% |
| 388 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 9.7% |
| 389 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.6% |
| 390 | Hochtaunuskreis | 9.5% |
| 391 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.4% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks 189 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Haßberge | 22.5% |
| 187 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 22.5% |
| 188 | Cuxhaven | 22.5% |
| 189 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 22.5% |
| 190 | Havelland | 22.3% |
| 191 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 192 | Regen | 22.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks 9 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 42.9% |
| 7 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 42.8% |
| 8 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | 42.2% |
| 9 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 41.4% |
| 10 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | 40.6% |
| 11 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 40.4% |
| 12 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.5% |
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